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Forecast for the Uintas Area Mountains

Nikki Champion
Issued by Nikki Champion for
Sunday, April 16, 2023
This morning, the snowpack will be solidly refrozen again. The avalanche danger is LOW and avalanche conditions are generally safe.
The main hazards will be traveling on firm icy slopes, and the warm temperatures today could begin to produce small wet snow avalanches on solar aspects.
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Weather and Snow
Yesterday, trailhead temperatures in the Western Uintas climbed into the upper 30s and low 40s F by the later afternoon hours. Mountain temperatures climbed into the upper 20s and mid 30s F.
This morning, temperatures are hovering in the upper teens to mid-20s F under clear skies. Winds are calm at low elevations and gusting below 20 mph from the southwest along the high peaks.
Today will have sunny skies, calm winds, and high temperatures climbing into the upper 30s and low 40s F.
There have now been multiple days of below-freezing temperatures and clear skies last night which have helped the snowpack get a solid refreeze following three days of really warm weather in the middle of last week. With a few more warm days and cold clear nights the riding conditions may begin to improve on solar aspects.
Recent Avalanches
There have been no reported avalanches since the middle of last week.
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Avalanche conditions in the backcountry are generally safe, keep in mind:
  • Avalanches are unlikely today and the main hazard will be hard icy snow. With the snow surface frozen solid this morning, slide-for-life conditions do exist. Falling on a long sustained steep slope could be very dangerous. An ice axe, crampons, whippet, and the ability to self-arrest - are great tools if traveling on these firm surfaces.
  • Strong sunshine and temperatures above freezing may help soften southerly-facing slopes today. If by chance things get warmer and the snow gets wetter than expected, you could find a few small, wet loose slides near exposed rocks. Look for rollerballs, and pinwheels as the first sign that the snow is becoming damp.
  • As always, stay away from massive cornices.
General Announcements
This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.
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